Schoenus calcatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Schoenus
Species:
S. calcatus
Binomial name
Schoenus calcatus

Schoenus calcatus is a species of Cyperaceae endemic to Western Australia.[1]

Description

S. calcatus is a small cushion-forming perennial. The leaves are spirally arranged and have both a short blade and a short sheath.[2]

Taxonomy

Schoenus calcatus was first described in 1997 by Karen Wilson.[3][2] There are no synonyms.[1] The specific epithet calcatus, is derived from the Latin verb, calcare, 'to tread upon' or 'walk over' and refers to a potential threat to the species.[2]


References

  1. 1 2 "Schoenus calcatus K.L.Wilson | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
  2. 1 2 3 K.L. Wilson (1997). "New species of Cyperaceae in Western Australia". Nuytsia. 11 (2): 276-278, fig. 2D, E. doi:10.58828/NUY00267. ISSN 0085-4417. Wikidata Q100729959.
  3. "Schoenus calcatus". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
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